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Strength coaching for women · Founded and coached by Angela Ayres

Strong from the ground up.

For women who want to get stronger, build their shape and own the gym floor. Strength programs and coaching support, online anywhere in Australia or face to face in Adelaide. Personal programming and form feedback are included with Custom and Hybrid Coaching.

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Founding offer for the first 10 clients · launching Monday 9 November 2026

What Foundation 8 means

One foundation. Eight pillars.

Foundation 8 is strength built from the ground up. “Foundation” is your feet and ground contact, the base of all movement. “8” is the eight kinetic pillars, from foot tripod to head carriage, that we train to build a strong, poised frame for life.

If the base is compromised, force leaks, alignment fails and the joints above pay for it. So every program starts at the feet and works up.

  1. 1Foot tripod mechanicsGround contact through heel, big toe and little toe, with an active, loaded arch.
  2. 2Ankle & tibial rotationAnkle dorsiflexion and how rotational force travels up the leg.
  3. 3Knee alignmentKnees tracking true under load, without caving in.
  4. 4Pelvic neutrality & hingeHip extension, pelvic position and real glute loading.
  5. 5Diaphragmatic core bracingBreath-driven pressure and a stacked ribcage.
  6. 6Thoracic spine mobilityExtension, rotation and room to breathe.
  7. 7Scapular carriageShoulder blades set down and back, lats engaged.
  8. 8Head & neck alignmentUpright poise and a stacked, confident carriage.

Who it’s for

Built for women who want more from the gym.

  • Young professional women, roughly 18–35
  • You want to get stronger and build your shape, especially glutes and legs
  • You want to walk into the gym knowing exactly what to do
  • You’re ready to follow a plan and take feedback

Not designed for

Competition or bodybuilding prep, sport-specific performance, clinical rehab or clinical nutrition.

Coaching options

Three ways to train.

Founding offerThe first 10 clients get a special founding rate on any option. Angela will go through pricing on your suitability call.

Foundation Program

A new program every 4 weeks, built around your goals and progress.

Best ifYou’re happy training on your own and want expert programming to follow.

Billed every 4 weeks in advance

  • Gym program in the coaching app, 2–4 sessions a week, with exercise demos
  • A fresh program every 4 weeks, adjusted as you progress
  • General nutrition guidance
  • Standard strength testing to track your progress
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Custom Coaching

One-to-one online coaching, with nutrition built in.

Best ifYou want a coach in your corner: a plan built only for you, with feedback every week.

Billed every 4 weeks in advance

  • Personalised gym program, 2–4 sessions a week
  • Nutrition guidance and habits, with weekly feedback on your food log
  • Strength testing specific to you and your goals
  • Weekly check-in with written feedback, including your food log
  • Up to 2 form videos reviewed each week
  • Program review every 4 weeks
  • Weekday messages answered within 1 business day
  • Onboarding video call
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Hybrid CoachingAdelaide

Face to face every week, coached online in between.

Best ifYou’re in Adelaide and want hands-on coaching in the gym every week.

Billed every 4 weeks in advance

  • Weekly 45-minute 1:1 session in an Adelaide gym
  • Everything in Custom Coaching
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Every option is billed every 4 weeks in advance. The first 12 weeks (3 payments, one every 4 weeks) are the minimum. After that, give at least 7 days’ cancellation notice before renewal. A later request takes effect after the following 4-week block. Payments are collected at each block’s start.

How it works

From enquiry to stronger.

  1. 01

    Enquire

    Tell Angela your goals, training history and gym access.

  2. 02

    Suitability call

    A 15-minute call to check coaching is the right fit, and which tier suits you.

  3. 03

    Onboard

    Health screening, your goals, baseline measures and form videos.

  4. 04

    Train

    Your program in the app, with check-ins and feedback to match your tier.

  5. 05

    Review

    Regular retests and a 12-week progress review.

How progress is measured

Measurements
Regular body measurements. Bodyweight trend only if you want it.
Photos
Optional, private, and never published without your separate consent.
Strength testing
Standard testing on the Foundation Program; individual testing, specific to you, on Custom and Hybrid.
Form checks
Filmed lifts reviewed for foot, ankle, knee and hip control.

All you need is a normal gym and your phone.

Angela Ayres

Your coach

Angela Ayres.

Strong at 48, with three teenagers. Proof of what she coaches.

  • Movement artistFormer professional classical dancer: an eye for technique, line and control.
  • Movement scientistRegistered podiatrist: how feet, ankles, knees and hips actually take load.
  • Movement architectStrength and nutrition coach: the program that brings it together.

Certificate III and IV in Fitness · Certificate IV in Nutrition Coaching (11396NAT) · Current CPR

The infinite loop

Turn the 8 on its side and it never ends.

  • Energy in, energy out

    Well-structured training should leave you with more energy, not less.

  • Ageless capacity

    Strength and capability don’t expire. You keep finding out what your frame can do, at any age.

  • Artistry meets science

    A dancer’s coordination and a podiatrist’s mechanics, brought together in one program.

Injured or in pain?

Start with an assessment.

Coaching is training, not treatment. If something hurts, book a podiatry assessment with Angela at MoveForm Sports Podiatry, in Beverley or by telehealth. Once you’re ready, coaching picks up from there.

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FAQ

Good questions.

Who is Foundation 8 for?

Mainly young professional women who want to get stronger, build their shape and feel confident in the gym. Everyone who is ready to follow a plan is welcome.

Do I need a gym?

Yes. Programs are written for a standard commercial gym, and everything is tracked with a tape measure, your phone camera and the gym itself. No special equipment.

What is the commitment?

Every option is billed every 4 weeks, in advance. The first 12 weeks (3 payments, one every 4 weeks) are the minimum. Give at least 7 days’ cancellation notice before renewal. Cancellation cannot end the three-payment minimum early. After the minimum, a later request takes effect after the following 4-week block. Payments remain due at each block’s start.

Foundation Program or Custom Coaching?

The Foundation Program gives you a new, goal-targeted program every 4 weeks with general nutrition guidance and standard strength testing. Custom Coaching is fully personalised: a program written for you, weekly feedback on your food log and nutrition habits, strength testing specific to you, weekly check-ins and form feedback from Angela.

What is the founding offer?

The first 10 clients get a special founding rate on any option. Angela will go through pricing on your suitability call.

Where are Hybrid sessions?

In an Adelaide gym. Times and location are confirmed on your suitability call.

Is this rehab or medical treatment?

No. Coaching is for generally healthy adults. Injuries, pain and medical conditions are referred to the right practitioner first, and clinical nutrition goes to your GP or an Accredited Practising Dietitian.

Is it for competition or bodybuilding prep?

No. Foundation 8 isn’t designed for competition, bodybuilding or sport-specific performance.

Founding offer · first 10 clients

Claim your place.

Send a short enquiry with your goals and gym access. Angela will reply to book a 15-minute suitability call.

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